impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
selfishness; egotism; egoism; egocentricity
hierarchical relationship; superior-subordinate relationship; senior-junior relationship
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.); to take (a measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
non-highway road; toll-free road; local road; road shadowed by trees, mountain, etc.
several varieties; several kinds; several species
mountain forest; forest on a mountain; forest land; mountains and forests
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
summer festival; summer matsuri
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
had better ...; had better not ...
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse
shortsighted; narrow-minded
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
shoulder strap (on a dress, bag, etc.)
river fish; freshwater fish
air freshener; fragrance; aromatic
produce shop (usu. local); commodity store
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
number of people; population; human head
sunshade; blind; awning; parasol
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
pickles made in brine and fermented rice bran (esp. vegetables, also meat, fish, eggs, etc.)
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude